Infant & Early Childhood Support Specialist

The Learning Lamp • Johnstown, PA

138d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The role involves providing support to infants and early childhood programs, including outreach, behavior support, and documentation. The position offers a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in Behavior Science, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related field
• Minimum of 2500 hours previously working with children
• Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, NSOR clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
• CPR Certification, Fire Safety and DHS Training
• Physical done within one year prior to start date
• TB test within three months prior to start date
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

Responsibilities

• Market consultation services in Cambria and Somerset County
• Meet with providers and explain the process to request and receive services
• Schedule observations of classroom setup, schedules, and staff interactions with students in response to providers’ inquiries
• Schedule observations of individual students and present recommendations in response to providers’ inquiries
• Provide classroom support for identified students, as needed
• Work collaboratively with staff to address the behavioral concerns of children who display developmental delays or challenging and disruptive behavior within the classroom
• Oversee implementation of behavior modification strategies to ensure staff have understood the recommendations and are able to implement them consistently
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers who are working with identified children to ensure consistency among caregivers working with the child
• Provide observation and collect data to determine the antecedents and functions of the child’s behavior to guide recommendations for improvement
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of best practice when engaging with students and their families
• Assess the effectiveness of strategies and interventions being recommended through ongoing data collection and consultation with the staff
• Participate in family meetings to discuss the behaviors of concern and identify interventions and strategies to support the child in the classroom and reduce disruptive behaviors
• Conduct a Behavioral Analysis for children with more complex behavioral issues and refer families for additional supports, as needed
• Participate in staff meetings/trainings, as needed
• Develop and deliver informal trainings and/or coaching sessions for staff, as requested
• Document encounters for each provider and program location on the monthly spreadsheet
• Document all monthly activities on the monthly summary form and provide to our grant writer at the conclusion of the month
• Document each encounter with identified students on their tracking sheet to maintain an ongoing record of services and pertinent information regarding the child
• Write letters of recommendations to outside physicians and behavioral health providers regarding the need for more intensive services, when needed
• Revise recommendations, as needed, based on progress or regression being observed following implementation of recommended strategies
• Document family meeting notes and the strategies being recommended to support the child

Benefits

• Training and Development opportunities
• Access to a professional development platform
• Career Advancement opportunities through apprenticeship programs
• Holidays off: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Substantial Childcare Discounts
• Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
• Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
• 50% Off Before and After Care
• 50% Off Tutoring Services
• PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement savings (403(b))
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level